Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: The entrance into the Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino includes fountain ponds. A two-story marble lobby contains rose-marble columns, a huge chandelier of lighted tubes, potted palms and plants, a waterfall wall at one end, and a pond at the other. Popular with business travelers, the hotel also attracts leisure travelers seeking walking-distance access to Santo Domingo's historical Colonial Zone and after-dark gaming action in the hotel's casino.
Insider tip: Santo Domingo's renowned country-style Dominican restaurant, El Conuco, is three blocks from the hotel.
Property Amenities
In a separate building outside the entrance to the Melia Santo Domingo, a casino offers slot machines, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, a sports book, and three kinds of poker: Caribbean, three-card, and Texas (nine cards) from late afternoon to early evening.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Full-service health spa
- Sauna
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (24 hours)
- Parking (free)
- Self parking
- Parking (valet)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Business center
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Audio-visual equipment
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Number of rooms: 245
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Express check- in
- Number of floors: 11
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Shoe shine
- Casino
- Elevator/lift attendant
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
Guestrooms at Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino are decorated in restful neutral tones. Each room includes a dual-line telephone, work desk, Internet access, and a TV with Nintendo console, pay movies, and U.S. cable channels.
Room Features
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Bathroom telephone
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
El Conde (pedestrian shopping street) - 1 km (0.75 mi)
Colonial Zone (historical zone) - 2 km (1.25 mi)
Catedral Basílica Menor de Santa Maria - 2 km (1.25 mi)
La Atarazana (shops, dining in 16th-century warehouses) - 3 km (1.75 mi)
El Alcázar de Colón (residence of Columbus' son, Diego) - 3 km (1.75 mi)
Columbus Lighthouse (Columbus' possible gravesite) - 5 km (3 mi)
Santo Domingo Las Américas International Airport (SDQ): Approximate driving time to Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino is 30 minutes and distance is 29 km (18 mi).
Driving directions from Santo Domingo Las Américas International Airport: Depart airport, follow signs west to the city, cross floating bridge, and proceed along the waterfront to Avenida George Washington. The hotel is on the right.
Getting there: Taxis cost $26-$35. Rental cars are available online.
Getting around: The Melia Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino is in a business and tourist area flanked by shopping, dining, and entertainment. Taxis are available at the hotel.
Activities
Fringed by flowers, a second-floor sundeck with potted plants and palm trees features an freeform, 24-by-11m (80-by-36-ft) swimming pool. Adjacent is an air-conditioned fitness center with cardio and weight machines as well as free weights. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. |
- Swimming on site
- Tennis nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
Restaurants & Bars
Café Casabe - Casual restaurant open 24 hours. Decor of taino masks, sculptures. Breakfast buffet plus á la carte menu. Sunday buffet brunch. Lunch buffet plus á la carte lunch/dinner menu featuring steaks, pasta, seafood. Dominican menu served midnight to 6 AM with choices such as sancocho (meat stew), pig's feet, country-style goat, conch with Creole sauce, as well as seafood, steaks, and pork chops.
Pool Bar- Open-air spot serving grilled foods, sandwiches, salads, tropical drinks from mid-morning to early evening.
Lobby Bar - Leatherette armchairs and low tables. Open for coffee drinks, cocktails from 11 AM to midnight. Pianist in evenings.
All hours subject to change.
Location
365 George Washington Avenue
Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic
Nearest major airport:
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ-Las Americas Intl.)
Important Information
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 1 PM
